Pueblos del Maiz Fiesta kicks off this weekend, reviving culture and community at Kennedy Park

Reyna Preciado is KGUN 9's Southside and City of South Tucson reporter. Send your story ideas to Reyna at [email protected].

TUCSON, Ariz. — Tucson City of Gastronomy is holding the third annual Pueblos del Maiz from April 11-14, with the main fiesta on April 13 at John F. Kennedy Park.

The festival features local artists, musicians, and organizations to bring the community together to celebrate corn and it's significance to Tucsonans. “The corn the texture it’s so good, it basically feels like home you know," said co-owner of Ensenada Street Food, Rachel Alvarez. “We sell Mexican food, you know. Authentic Mexican food from Baja. So it’s great to be part of something who like celebrates it.”“It’s just beautiful to have that collaboration and community,” said Melissa Brown-Dominguez.

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